Events

Poll : les priorités des Français dans leur commune

Un sondage OpinionWay pour l'association « Villes et villages où il faut bon vivre » interroge les Français sur leurs préoccupations quotidiennes (qualité de vie, santé, sécurité) avant la publication du palmarès fin janvier 2027.

Olympic medalist accused of defrauding three people of 73,000 euros

An Olympic medalist from the Rio Games is accused of swindling more than 73,000 euros from several victims by citing an inheritance and promising Rolex watches and bicycles.

Laon: prison escapee from Le Havre arrested during a burglary

A man who escaped from a prison in Le Havre was surprised by the owners while showering in their house in Laon, before being arrested by police.

Annœullin: Endorun mobilized against endometriosis

The solidarity race Endorun in Annœullin aims to bring runners together in the fight against endometriosis.

Ham: Shopkeeper burgled several times expresses exasperation

In Ham, in the Saint-Sulpice industrial zone, a shopkeeper victim of repeated burglaries denounces insecurity along with other professionals in the sector.

Drôme: four deacons of the Missionaries of Divine Mercy ordained priests

Four deacons of the Society of the Missionaries of Divine Mercy will be ordained priests at the Notre-Dame de Triors abbey church, in the Drôme, after four years of crisis.

Sharp cooling and first frosts starting this weekend

After a mild spell, temperatures drop sharply starting this weekend with morning frosts in several regions, and will remain below normal the following week.

A new director at the Onac-VG of the Marne

Pierre-Marie de Miceli succeeds Jean-Michel Latargez at the head of the Onac-VG in the Marne and presents his priorities, notably the memory of conflicts.

Grave cleaner: a profession in demand ahead of All Saints' Day

A grave-cleaning professional explains how she helps families maintain graves, a request that is growing ahead of All Saints' Day.

Perpignan: restaurateurs new target of copper thieves

In an activity zone in Perpignan, around twenty businesses and companies, including restaurants, have been burgled, with copper thieves targeting new targets.

La Chartre-sur-le-Loir : plus de 3 000 euros de jeux à gratter volés dans un bar PMU

Le Café des Arts de La Chartre-sur-le-Loir a été cambriolé dans la nuit du 23 au 24 octobre, avec un vol de plus de 3 000 euros de jeux à gratter. La gérante a déposé plainte.

François Ruffin publishes book on priority projects for 2027

In a forthcoming book, François Ruffin sets out his priorities for 2027 — work, environment, demographics — drawing on the words of ordinary citizens.

Near Fougères: burglar put to flight by resident abandons his vehicle

A resident surprised an individual forcing his door near Fougères, in Ille-et-Vilaine. The suspect fled, abandoning his vehicle.

Bastia's new prosecutor general sets his priorities

Christophe Perruaux, new prosecutor general at the Bastia court of appeal, has made the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking his two priorities.

Couple shares perinatal bereavement story to break taboo

Marion and Léo recount the in-utero death of their first child in February 2025 and wish to lift the taboo surrounding perinatal bereavement.

As All Saints' Day approaches, Emilie flowers the graves for those who are far away

A resident flowers the graves of distant people on the occasion of All Saints' Day, an activity in demand at this time.

Pont-à-Mousson: surprise fireworks display divides residents

A fireworks display launched from the gardens of the Prémontrés Abbey has drawn mixed reactions from residents amid social tensions.

Restaurant in Côtes-d'Armor victim of burglary

In the night of October 25 to 26, 2026, a restaurant in Côtes-d'Armor was burgled and the till stolen, leaving the female owners in shock.

Burglary at public works company in Golfech

A public works company in Golfech (Tarn-et-Garonne) was burgled on the night of October 23-24, 2026, with stolen tools estimated at 10,000 euros. The gendarmerie is investigating.

In Lens, Halloween increasingly weighs on local commerce

A business in Lens notes that the Halloween period represents a growing share of its activity.

Oise: four Victor Florent bakeries robbed in a matter of days

Four bakeries of the Victor Florent chain in Oise were robbed within a few days, with the doors of the establishments notably broken in.

Canals: more than 1,000 liters of diesel stolen from two transport companies

Two transport companies neighboring the Canals business park were burglarized three times each, with more than 1,000 liters of diesel stolen between October 7 and 10.

Repeat burglaries on Rue d'Antrain in Rennes

Several businesses on Rue d'Antrain in Rennes were burglarized in late October, recalling thefts committed during the summer and worrying shopkeepers.

Safety information on Philips' Azurion radiology system

Safety information (R2630423) is being distributed to interventional radiology departments regarding the Azurion system from Philips Medical Systems.

Food discount stores attract customers amid rising prices

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, food discount chains, which have around 300 outlets in France, are attracting more and more consumers.

An Aube-made game to preserve young people's mental health

A game made in Mussy-sur-Seine by Ferriot-Cric is being distributed to elected officials for deployment in local structures to preserve young people's mental health.

Two years in prison for a series of burglaries

A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a series of burglaries, including that of the Sévigné secondary school.

Côtes-d'Armor: series of burglaries in Loudéac region

Several municipalities in the Loudéac region (Saint-Caradec, Saint-Barnabé, Saint-Thélo) are calling for vigilance after a series of burglaries in late October 2026.

Two amateur football clubs burglarized in Sarthe

The clubs in Mayet and Pontvallain were burglarized overnight from October 27 to 28 and then in the evening of October 28. Local authorities filed a complaint.

All Saints' Day: orders pile up at florists

As November 1 approaches, flower orders are piling up at florists for All Saints' Day, a traditionally busy period for the floral trade.

2026 Prix de Flore: All-female finalist list

The Prix de Flore has unveiled its finalists, all women writers, to succeed Rebeka Warrior, the 2025 laureate.

CNRS could abandon its priorities "gender equality", "inequalities" and "discrimination"

According to the CNCDH, the CNRS could remove from its research priorities the themes of gender equality, inequalities and discrimination.

Niort: two burglars arrested thanks to a neighbor's alert

On October 25, 2026 in Niort, two men aged 36 and 57 were arrested during a burglary after a neighbor raised the alarm.

Lille: last hours to participate online in participatory democracy initiative

The city of Lille is closing the online participation period for its participatory democracy initiative, with residents still having a few hours to submit their votes and proposals.

Man convicted four years ago fails to comply with periodic check-in obligation

Already convicted four years ago, a man failed to comply with his periodic check-in obligation and is back in court.

Chambéry: half a dozen shops burgled in one night

In the night of 26 to 27 October, several stores in Chambéry city centre were broken into and their tills emptied, with cameras possibly disabled by a jammer.

A solidarity self-defense class organized in Nogent-sur-Seine for endometriosis

The Judo club Espérance is organizing a solidarity self-defense class on November 7, 2026 in Nogent-sur-Seine to fund endometriosis research.

Rouen: solidarity race and endometriosis care forum

The Endorun 2026, a solidarity race combined with an endometriosis care forum, will take place on November 7, 2026, in Rouen.

Morbihan: two burglars arrested after a chase

In Brech and Pluvigner, two burglars were spotted by residents then arrested after a chase on October 26.

Champagne: year-end accounts for half of annual shipments

The champagne industry notes that the period from late September to late December represents about 50% of annual shipments, a strategic issue for the French market.